Mark 10 · Verse 41

Mark 10:41

And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.
Mark 10:41, King James Version

Mark 10:41 in other translations

BSBWhen the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John.
WEBWhen the ten heard it, they began to be indignant toward James and John.
ASVAnd when the ten heard it, they began to be moved with indignation concerning James and John.
YLTAnd the ten having heard, began to be much displeased at James and John,
DARBYAnd the ten having heard of it, began to be indignant about James and John.
BBEAnd hearing this, the ten became very angry with James and John.
WebsterAnd when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.

What does Mark 10:41 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
41. And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John--or "were moved with indignation," as the same word is rendered in Mt 20:24. The expression "began to be," which is of frequent occurrence in the Gospels, means that more passed than is expressed, and that we have but the result. And can we blame the ten for the indignation which they felt? Yet there was probably a spice of the old spirit of rivalry in it, which in spite of our Lord's recent lengthened, diversified, and most solemn warnings against it, had not ceased to stir in their breasts.

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 41 When the ten heard it - See Mat 20:24-28.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Mark 10:32-45

Christ's going on with his undertaking for the salvation of mankind, was, is, and will be, the wonder of all his disciples. Worldly honour is a glittering thing, with which the eyes of Christ's own disciples have many times been dazzled. Our care must be, that we may have wisdom and grace to know how to suffer with him; and we may trust him to provide what the degrees of our glory shall be. Christ shows them that…

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Mark 10:41 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

ΚαὶKaiAndG2532
ἀκούσαντεςakousanteshaving heard [this]G191
οἱhoitheG3588
δέκαdekatenG1176
ἤρξαντοērxantobeganG757
ἀγανακτεῖνaganakteinto be indignantG23
περὶperiaboutG4012
ἸακώβουIakōbouJamesG2385
καὶkaiandG2532
Ἰωάννου.¶IōannouJohn.G2491

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Mark 10:41

  • Matthew 20:24

    And when the ten heard it, they were moved with indignation against the two brethren.

  • Proverbs 13:10

    Only by pride cometh contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.

  • Romans 12:10

    Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

  • Philippians 2:3

    Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

  • Mark 9:33-36

    And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that ye disputed among yourselves by the way? But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who should be the greatest. And he sat down, and called the twelve, and saith unto them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all. And he took a child, and set him in the midst of them: and when he had taken him in his arms, he said unto them,

  • James 4:5

    Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy?

  • Luke 22:24

    And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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9:33-36; Pr 13:10; Mt 20:24; Lu 22:24; Ro 12:10; Php 2:3; Jas 4:5

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Context

  • Mark 10:40

    But to sit on my right hand and on my left hand is not mine to give; but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared.

  • Mark 10:41

    And when the ten heard it, they began to be much displeased with James and John.

  • Mark 10:42

    But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them.

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Mark 10:41 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
Y como lo oyeron los diez, comenzaron á enojarse de Jacobo y de Juan.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Et les dix, l’ayant entendu, en conçurent de l’indignation à l’égard de Jacques et de Jean.
German
Elberfelder 1871
Und als die Zehn es hörten, fingen sie an, unwillig zu werden über Jakobus und Johannes.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Et audientes decem, cœperunt indignari de Jacobo et Joanne.